Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer: Blue Curacao Drinks

My first post for these lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are some refreshing drink choices. Blue drinks are always so pretty and the main ingredient is usually Blue Curacao.

First up is the Blue Ocean. I found it on a Floridian Weddings website. They are featuring it as the perfect Florida Keys Wedding Signature Cocktail. They topped theirs with an orange slice and a pretty flower which made it look extra summery. Unfortunately I didn't have either of those things so mine is garnish free but still that pretty ocean color.

Blue Ocean

1 oz. vodka
1/2 oz. Blue Curacao
1/3 oz. grapefruit juice
1-2 splashes simple syrup

Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake over ice. Then pour into a martini glass or over ice. Add the garnishes if desired.

Next up is the Deep Blue Sea Martini. This one isn't quite as deep of a blue color, even though it is called "deep blue sea." This recipe didn't include any garnishes but I think a pineapple wedge would work well if you have it. While both were good, I did prefer the taste of the Blue Ocean.

Deep Blue Sea Martini

2 oz. vodka

3/4 oz. sour mix

1/2 oz. Blue Curacao

1/2 oz. pineapple juice

Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake over ice. Then pour into a martini glass.

Stay tuned for more posts on how to get through those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer!